I want good punctuality and good recitations, not good excuses.

I hope every one will be prepared to-morrow." [Illustration] It is not probable, however, that every one would be prepared the next day in such a case, but by acting steadily on these principles the number of delinquencies would be so much diminished that the very few which should be left could easily be examined in detail, and the remedies applied.
Simultaneous recitation, by which I mean the practice of addressing a question to all the class to be answered by all together, is a practice which has been for some years rapidly extending in our schools, and, if adopted with proper limits and restrictions, is attended with great advantage.

The teacher must guard against some dangers, however, which will be likely to attend it.
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Some will answer very eagerly, instantly after the question is completed.

They wish to show their superior readiness.